TWO first half goals condemned Burnley to their first defeat away to Southampton in 35 years.

The Clarets came into the game in confident mood thanks to an excellent away record.

But they came unstuck at St Mary's, as second-placed Saints ended a run of five games without a win.

Adam Lallana headed the home side in front in the eighth minute after climbing to reach Frazer Richardson's right wing cross.

Burnley came under pressure in a nervous start for the defence. But just as they looked to be settling into the game they conceded a second.

The Clarets looked to have dealt with Billy Sharp's threat as Lallana picked out Southampton's new striker in the box.

But Ben Mee mis-controlled the ball, wrong-footing Lee Grant who couldn't get back quickly enough to stop the ball from crossing the line.

Burnley had a better tempo at the start of the second half, after bringing on Josh McQuoid and Marvin Bartley for Keith Treacy and Dean Marney at the break.

But they faded fast and Southampton maintained their grip to win the game comfortably.